Prairie Preservation program and dinner April 29

OREGON, Ill. — Plan to attend the The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County’s annual banquet at the Lorado Taft Field Campus Sunday, April 29. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a social hour, book sales by Books on First, known for its comprehensive collection of nature-related materials, and native plant sales.

The Taft Campus, at 1414 N. River Road, Oregon, Ill., which is known for its beautiful setting and excellent food, will serve one of its signature dinners at 6:30 p.m.

A program about turtles and other fascinating creatures native to our northern Illinois communities will be presented at 7:30 p.m. by Randy Neibour, formerly of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Expect a delicious meal and excellent program. Tickets for the entire evening are $25. For more information of to order tickets, contact ppsoc.org@gmail.com or (815) 243-0020.